Check out the prices for the new windows

Requires a Microsoft account

But I don't want my MS account tied into my OS. Hopefully it's the same kind of account integration as with 8 and 8.1.

I didn't really read it that close. I agree with you not wanting the os locked down to an ms account. I think the price is to high. Pre-order :)

the prices are almost no different than previous Windows launch prices. when Windows 8 launched MS had a promotion for the first year, it was $39 bucks to upgrade. after that the price skyrocketed to $120. so what's the difference?

I have never purchased Windows for anything more than 70 to 80 dollars since Vista. Home Premium oem versions. Exception being Win 8 for 40.

But how long until people make it cost 100% less.